This is a very unique article about child labor in Africa because it has actual testimony from child slaves, sold into the fishing industry by their parents for as little as $20 a year. It also has quotes from the man who owns these indentured servants. An interesting piece that shows how desperate people can be driven to do evil things. Click on this link to watch a slideshow of pictures accompanied by the journalist's voice-over:
www.nytimes.com/packages/html/world/20060308_AFRICACHILD_FEATURE/blocker.html
Sunday, October 29, 2006
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